Elizabeth C. Tippett

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2021-08-13T11:35:07Z – 5 #MeToo takeaways from Andrew Cuomo and Activision Blizzard sex harassment scandals

The scandals show just how much has changed since the movement burst onto the national scene four years ago.
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2021-08-09T19:17:48Z – Robots are coming for the lawyers – which may be bad for tomorrow's attorneys but great for anyone in need of cheap legal assistance

Lawyers were thought to be mostly immune from the coming AI revolution, but two legal experts explain why jobs that rely on human ingenuity can still be affected.
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2021-04-21T12:29:24Z – Vaccine mandates aren't the only – or easiest – way for employers to compel workers to get their shots

Can companies legally require workers to get vaccinated? Employers have gotten so good at finding ways to get employees to comply with their policies that it may not matter.
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2021-01-11T13:16:55Z – Fired for storming the Capitol? Why most workers aren’t protected for what they do on their own time

The vast majority of US workers are deemed "at will," which means they can be fired at any time, without notice, and for any reason.
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2020-12-03T13:35:51Z – How TikTok is upending workplace social media policies – and giving us rebel nurses and dancing cops

Workers are increasingly making short videos of themselves on the job and posting them to TikTok, creating a new challenge for employers trying to police their behavior.
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2020-10-09T14:23:50Z – Workers can expect sympathy from Amy Coney Barrett – as long as they don’t bring a class action to defend their rights

Barrett has written 15 opinions in cases involving employment law that offer a window into her nuanced approach to disputes between workers and employers.
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2020-07-07T12:15:50Z – COVID-19: As offices reopen, here's what to expect if you're worried about getting sick on the job

Tens of millions of Americans who have been telecommuting during the pandemic are beginning to head back to the office – even though COVID-19 remains a threat.
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2020-06-15T12:23:31Z – Why hairdressers, gyms and the Trump campaign are asking people to sign COVID-19 waivers

You may want to think twice before giving up your right to sue if you get sick, but you probably won’t have much choice.
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2020-05-18T17:37:50Z – Returning to work? An employment law expert explains your rights in getting your boss to accommodate you and your family’s safety

Tens of millions of Americans who have been telecommuting during the pandemic may have to head back to the office as governors lift stay-at-home orders. Here's what you can do if you'd rather not.
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2020-05-01T18:49:21Z – Pants or no pants? Tips for virtual job interviews from home

Conducting interviews over Zoom from your own home can add extra anxiety to an already-stressful act.
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2020-03-19T18:22:54Z – New federal sick leave law – who's eligible, who's not and how many weeks do you get

Confused about how the new law affects you? You're not alone. An employment law scholar explains the ins and outs.
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2020-03-09T17:14:15Z – Can I take time off if my child's school is closed for coronavirus? 5 questions on sick leave laws answered

A workplace scholar addresses some common questions workers may have about taking time off due to COVID-19.
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2020-02-20T22:01:14Z – Nondisclosure and secrecy laws protect Bloomberg – not the women who sued him

Bloomberg released three women from their nondisclosure agreements after Sen. Warren challenged him on the topic at the Nevada Democratic debate.
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2020-01-29T13:19:55Z – Worried about accidentally harassing a woman? Don't be

The backlash has given way to a simmering male anxiety that an innocuous comment could lead to a sexual harassment accusation.
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2020-01-03T13:50:05Z – Lawyers are trying to scare you with Facebook ads

Facebook began blocking ads that linked Truvada and other HIV-related drugs to severe bone and kidney damage based on claims made in lawsuits.
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2019-11-25T13:25:48Z – 2020 campaign shows the more women run, the more they are treated like candidates – not tokens

Scholars say a 'critical mass' of representation is necessary to overcome 'token' status. That's exactly what we saw at the Democratic debate in Atlanta.
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2019-11-19T14:05:07Z – Why saying 'OK boomer' at work is considered age discrimination – but millennial put-downs aren't

An employment law expert explains why you shouldn't use an age-related insult at work to demean an older colleague – an issue even the Supreme Court is now talking about.
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2019-09-25T12:12:31Z – What Amazon, Walmart employees risk when they use the workplace for activism

There's no First Amendment in the workplace, which leaves worker activists at the whim of their employers.
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2019-09-12T19:54:34Z – Weinstein may be a monster, but the lawyers who enabled him are the real villains in #MeToo takedown 'She Said'

The New York Times reporters who broke the Weinstein story show how lawyers – whether ones who represented him or his victims – enabled the movie mogul's wrongdoing.
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2019-04-25T10:43:28Z – How your employer uses perks like wellness programs, phones and free food to control your life

From Ford to Facebook, companies have long used benefits to mold employee behavior – even incentivizing the 'right' kind of lifestyle.